This bill amends various sections of Oklahoma law regarding pardons and paroles, specifically focusing on the eligibility for parole and the earning of credits for certain serious offenses. It removes the offense of child sex trafficking from the list of crimes that require individuals to serve a minimum of 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole. Instead, it adds new offenses such as discharging a firearm at a public or business dwelling and includes updated definitions and penalties related to human trafficking. The bill also repeals several previous amendments to sections concerning minimum sentence requirements and human trafficking.

Additionally, the bill introduces stricter penalties for human trafficking offenses, particularly when the victim is a minor, and mandates that convicted individuals must pay restitution and cover the costs of psychological evaluations for victims. It clarifies that individuals convicted of human trafficking will not be eligible for parole consideration or any earned credits, reinforcing the severity of the penalties associated with these crimes. The effective date for the bill is set for November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-13.1, 21-748, 21-1031